Economic Development Partnerships

Working with communities to promote self-sufficiency, job growth and economic development

We recognize that contributing to the economy beyond our direct operations improves the quality of life for our communities.

Chevron Canada builds partnerships with organizations that provide vital social services and build local business capacity and capability. Our partners support and empower individuals to develop new job skills, increase the availability of locally provided goods and services and contribute to the community's economic growth and diversity. On an ongoing basis, Chevron provides a number of scholarship programs to support local skill development and local industry. We also partner with those that help local businesses meet industry and Chevron contracting standards. Examples of Chevron Canada partnerships include:

Skills Canada

Chevron Canada, through Kitimat LNG, supports Skills Canada B.C.’s interactive skills competitions and InSPIRE in-school presentations. Skills’ programs encourage teachers and students to learn more about careers in skilled trades and technology. Through regional, provincial, national and even international competitions, students compete in robotics, coding and skilled trade competitions ranging from construction and machine operation to culinary and fashion.

Stella’s Circle

Chevron Canada began its partnership with Stella’s Circle in 2005. The organization provides services to adults who have experienced mental health issues, lack of education, long periods of unemployment and poverty. They offer residential counselling, housing development, employment preparation and skill development strategies that lead to employment. Since 2010, the partnership has focused on the CanDo Enterprises Program, which provides training and paid skill development opportunities for people with a variety of barriers to employment.

Transform Your Story Fund

Chevron Canada and Propellus (formerly Volunteer Calgary) have partnered for the past three years to help build capacity in Calgary non-profits. The Transform Your Story (TYS) Fund provides non-profits with funding for consultants who help the organizations build skills in strategic management, leadership, governance, communications and fundraising. The opportunity for these non-profit organizations to invest in themselves has been truly transformative.

Women Building Futures

We are proud to support the work of Women Building Futures, which is helping to break down barriers for Aboriginal women and prepare them for a future career in trades. The organization provides comprehensive support for women through the trades’ employment process, from readiness assessments through to on-the-job training.

Transform Your Story Fund
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Stella’s Circle
Providing training and services to people in need in NL
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